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Strictly speaking, Big Ben is the name of the 14 ton bell inside the clock at the Palace of Westminster. However, the clock itself has become known as Big Ben and it strikes every 15 minutes, 24 hours per day. It is well known for its accuracy and its chimes are recognised world wide.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoto tell people what time it is and to keep them on track of their daily schedules.
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∙ 14y agoBig Ben is the largest bell in the clock tower of the houses of parliament, London.
It's purpose is to ring the hour, half hour and quarter hours.
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What is the Big Ben's purpose?
Big Ben is a chiming clock and has the same purpose as any other clock.
Purpose of big ben?
Big Ben is actually the 14 ton Great Bell of the clock in the Palace of Westminster. However, people now refer (incorrectly) to the clock and its tower as Big Ben.
Is it true that Big Ben in London still called Big Ben?
Yes, Big Ben is still called Big Ben.
What is big ben in french?
Big Ben !
Where is Big Ben in Texas?
Big Ben is in London, England.
What bell rings on England's house of Parliament building?
the main bell, the one that chimes the hours, is Big Ben.
How large is Big Ben?
how tall is big ben
Where is situated Big Ben?
London is in England. Big Ben is in London.
What was Big Ben for?
Big Ben is a clock and a tourist site.
Why does big ben have 3 birthdays?
because it big ben
What does big ben tower do?
Big ben tower holds the clock faces and mechanism of the big ben tower clock
Is the Great Bell in Big Ben?
The Great Bell is Big Ben ! It is in the Clock Tower which is also called Big Ben.
